Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant 

5 days a week, Term time only (35 weeks) incl. inset days Monday to Friday 8.15am – 3.15pm   

Loyola Preparatory School is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work alongside our existing team of staff.    

This role will initially be based in Early Year’s department, but may in the future be allocated to support any year group within the school (as needs permit).   

The main duties include assisting the Class Teacher in the classroom and with administrative duties, working with pupils in small groups and with pupils with special educational needs, preparing displays, managing pupil welfare including basic first aid, supervising pupils before school and during break times (on a duty rota basis), promoting good behaviour, following the school Catholic ethos and adhering to school policies.    

The successful candidate will be qualified to NVQ Teaching Assistant Level 3 or higher, be flexible in their approach to work, have excellent communication skills and the ability to work well on their own as well as being part of a team.  At least 2 years’ experience in this type of role is desirable but not essential.  Experience of working with pupils in the EYFS is also desirable but not essential.

Loyola Preparatory School is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Applicants must be willing to provide references and be subjected to a criminal records check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.   

Closing date:   Friday 30th November 2018 

Salary: Pro rata £14,460 

Start: January 2019